Interpreting movies/performances
This question is probably better in a Deaf subreddit, but I’m not sure which is appropriate so I’ll ask here first.
I don’t have any experience with performance interpreting. However, I have seen some interpreted musicals and some movies with PIP interpreters. My question is why is there so much interpretation of action? Not spoken words or sounds, but use of classifiers to show exactly what is already happening on screen/stage? For example, a car crash/race or two people walking towards each other. I feel like this is double the information and probably a distraction?
The only context I can think of that this would be helpful is maybe low vision or someone learning ASL, especially deaf children.
If someone could please enlighten me, I’d be so grateful! Also, if you know of a subreddit where I would get more answers from deaf people please let me know.
Edit: I want to post this in Deaf subs to get opinions on if this is something they actually enjoy or if it’s a distraction.